I read in the post about "best year to get" a sidebar about the diff lock switch killing the ABS. Are we talking killing the ABS or the traction control? I am all ears regarding schemes to disable the clattering traction control! With all the snow we had in the Northeast this winter I was cursing traction control on more than one occasion!

Regarding "best year to get" I've run my '02 to 155k so far with no issues. There was a recall early on for lower ball joints and I took advantage of that:

http://www.autorecalls.us/aut-04/recalls/2002/toyota/4runner/60083.html

Jack Jolly
2002 4Runner Sport Edition
Gangsta Black